It’s official: Spring has sprung! Put the grayness of winter behind you, and enjoy the warmth of sunshine and happy colors. Our main style tip? Stock your closet with all things bright and bold, but never forget the reliability of black.

so psychedelic
Christian Louboutin ‘So Kate’ 120 stripey glitter suede pump, $795, Trina Turk ‘Theodora’ dress, $298; both from Neiman Marcus | AG Denim ‘Farrah’ skinny ankle jean, $188 from Mister Guy Women’s | Hoop earrings, $12, wrap bracelets, $30 each; both from Shine Boutique | Necklace, model’s own
dog: three | owner: pawl simon

fringe benefits
Nour Hammour ‘Retrograde’ fringed leather jacket, $1,815, Nanette Lepore ‘Psychedelic’ sequin top with fringe hem, $328; both from Neiman Marcus | Wild Honey snakeskin pant, $64.99 from Kindred at West County Center | Streets Ahead ‘Barbados’ leather cuff, $70 from Mister Guy Women’s | Earrings, model’s own

black is best
Alexis ‘Charis’ lace top, $396 from Neiman Marcus | Le Lis tulle mesh skirt, $38 from Kindred at West County Center | Zola Rae nubuck micro mini satchel, price upon request from eejatelier@yahoo.com | Earrings, $12 from Shine Boutique | Fairchild Baldwin beaded necklace, $395 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Ribbon on dog collar, $12.99 from H&M at West County Center | Ring, hair ribbon and shoes, model’s own
dog: daphne | owner: david deatheridge 

not-so-basic basics 
Joseph Ribkoff ruffle top, $170 from Mister Guy Women’s | Iro ‘Shavani’ bouclé jacket, $380 from Neiman Marcus | Satin pants, $39.99 from H&M at West County Center | Sole Society hat, $34.95 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Addi & Ains beaded band cuffs, $28 each from Kindred at West County Center | Faux pearl earrings, $10 from Shine Boutique | Shoes, model’s own
dog: lily | owner: everett johnson

pleats, please
Vince shift dress, $445, Chloe small ‘Nile’ bracelet minaudiere, $1,495; both from Neiman Marcus | Bauble Bar glitter resin flower earrings, $36 from Nordstrom at West County Center

plush blush
T
heory ‘Treeca’ wool pant, $275 from Neiman Marcus | Brooke & Sloane sequin bodysuit, $52 from Kindred at West County Center | Brixton ‘Essex’ bucket hat, $54 from Nordstrom | Faux pearl necklace, $48, faux pearl earrings, $10; both from Shine Boutique
cat: kingsley | owner: alex abel 

special thanks to: 
Model: Kate Macaluso for West Model & Talent Management
Hair: Everett Johnson
Makeup: Anna Candido
Style Coordinator: Emily McGehee
Grooming for Three and Daphne: Paw Purfect Pet Grooming Salon
Chairs: Interior Motives